Eduardo da Silva v Sevastopol - First Goal for Shakhtar Donetsk - 07.08.2010

On Saturday, August 7th, 2010, Shakhtar Donetsk played against Sevastopol in their fifth game of the season, and produced their biggest ever recorded win at the Donbass Arena, winning 5-0. This victory put them top of the Ukrainian Premier League.

Eduardo da Silva, in his first ever game playing for Shakhtar after moving from Arsenal FC in England, scored the club's second goal in the 42nd minute, heading in a Jadson free kick from the left. He was substituted at half-time.

Admittedly, it looked like it took a slight deflection off the defender on its way in, but there is no denying that it is Eduardo's goal after he got his head on it and guided it towards the goal.

Speaking to journalists after the game, Eduardo said:

"It was my first official game in the team, new stadium, new fans -- to put it short, everything new, and I was a little nervous, but felt quite well. Certainly, I feel a fatigue, however, I am content how I spent the first half."

On his lack of celebration after scoring his first Shakhtar goal:

"I prefer not to be so much excited, after scoring the first goal. However, it does not mean, that I am not glad actually. I am very thankful to the team's assistance and promise to be more emotional next time, after hammering the second and third goals."

Here's hoping that Shakhtar's number 11 goes on to score many more great goals for the team!

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[KaGooner]

It's so weird seeing Dudu wearing another jersey that not Arsenal's, but I hope from the bottom of my heart that he can outstand there at Shakhtar and return to his good form. He already scored his first goal on his debut game, so I feel something great is coming for him.

[Azuardo]

@KaGooner I feel the same way. He's my favourite player in football, and I'm trying to watch every game he plays in at Shakhtar now. I really hope he goes on to become a fantastic player there.

[UpTh3ARSEnal]

poor fella didnt look too overjoyed at scoring his first goal for the club. he could have been one of the best at arsenal, martin taylor should be shot.

good luck eduardo!!

[ronzid10]

fuck martin taylor!!!!

[dinamo1310]

@ground4ce-suck my dick.....EDUARDO CROATIAN KING

[markit39]

@mima19killer yeah, agreed, you know what I mean though

[mima19killer]

@markit39 he came to croatia when he was 15, he fell in love with croatia, he married croatian girl , only better chance? i don't think so

[markit39]

@ground4ce he's brazilian, by birth and blood....only plays for croatia cause he has croation citizenship and better chance in playing top international football for them than brazil.

[hrvojedubrovnik]

@trancebeliever croatianplayer

[trancebeliever]

@ground4ce he was born in Rio and always lived here in brazil but he also has croatian citizenship because he lived there too you silly fuckface

[ground4ce]

@trancebeliever wow u absolute fucknut. hes croatian not brazillian :S tart...

[trancebeliever]

he looks sad...why those stupid english sold this brazilian masterpiece?